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Rapanats Burnout Competition 2024
Make as much smoke as you can, get the tyres off and entertain the crowd, that’s the Rapanats way
The Ultimate – 1986 VK Holden Commodore
We’ve all seen Blue Meanie VKs before, but never like this!
Dare to be Different – 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
We bet you’ve never seen a ’63 Impala SS quite like the one that has just rolled out the doors of Real Rides.
Australia’s Finest – Proflow Performance Car Parts
Proflow have been making quality parts easily available since 2008
Modern tribute: DJR-replica XE Falcon
With the look of old and the performance of new, Philip Macey’s immaculately finished Falcon is a dream come true
Blaze Of Glory: Hayden Wilby’s blown LS1-powered VT Commodore
When Hayden Wilby got the opportunity to compete in the Burnout Masters at Summernats, he knew he’d have to bring his Commodore up
Southern Tough and Built to Drive – 1972 Holden HQ Kingswood
Justin Johnstone with the help of a few good mates built this blown HQ Holden from a rolling shell to a tough Southern Streeter
Hell VL: 1987 VL Commodore
“Published in NZV8 Issue No. 81” View fullsize I can’t even remember who said it now, it was that long ago,” Lee Wilson
No Regrets – LS1 Twin Turbo 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Roger Talbot wanted to make up for years of not owning a decent car by building the best he could with no regrets!
Family-friendly firepower: blown, big block Impala family hauler
“When a teenage David Vea dreamed of owning a big block muscle car, he never expected to realize that dream in something
Green Machine – Ford 302 Windsor 1992 Toyota Hilux
Damien Smith’s long road to build an American inspired mini-truck.
Better than Before – 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Some people buy them and build them from scratch, then there’s guys like Charlie Bailey who buy good cars and make them even better! Words:
Bumpy Ride – 1969 Ford Falcon GT Replica
This Falcon was hiding a few unwanted secrets, but rather than give up on it, the wrongs were righted, and Rob has his dream car
Guzzling Gas – 1971 Holden Belmont
The big man grew up surrounded by slammed HQs, so it’s only natural he has built his ultimate version of one — although this one
Muscle-Up – 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Dave’s been down this road before, but ‘Phase Two’ of his ‘65 Impala build takes things to a whole new level of tuff.